Governor Brandstad Declares September Hunger Action Month – Here’s How You Can Help

Governor Branstad has declared September 'Hunger Action Month in Iowa' and here's how you can help people right here in Northeast Iowa.Starting Tuesday, September 1, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, along with other food banks in the Feeding America network will kick off Hunger Action Month by holding events throughout the country to inspire people to take action to help the millions of people who are food insecure in the United States. 

 “47,000 Northeast Iowans lack access to an adequate supply of food, and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank is eager to rally around Hunger Action Month as we continue our fight to solve this issue,”  - Barbara Prather, Northeast Iowa Food Bank Executive Director

“September is an opportunity for all of us to take simple steps towards supporting those in need.The color orange represents hunger. The Food Bank will commemorate Hunger Action Day®, by asking the community to wear orange on Thursday, September 3rd."

The Food Bank is also participating in the new "Spoontember" online initiative. Supporters can share a ‘spoon selfie’ or video of themselves creatively using a spoon – a utensil that is most often used to prepare and provide food for others – and challenge others to join them to generate awareness about hunger in our community.

 A full calendar of 30 Ways in 30 Days is available at www.northeastiowafoodbank.org. There is a listing of 30 different ways to take action during each of the 30 days in September.

Some of the Hunger Action Month events taking place include:

• Hunger Action Day (Thursday, September 3rd) - Wear orange to support hunger awareness.

• Mention the Northeast Iowa Food Bank at Panera in Waterloo or Cedar Falls Thursday, September 3rd and 20% of your food bill will be donated to the Food Bank.

• Other restaurants around the Cedar Valley will donate a portion of their sales to the Food Bank in September. A listing is available on the 30 Ways in 30 Days calendar.